It is more convenient to remove an empty tank while working on a lift, overpass or inspection ditch. To remove residual fuel, remove the fuel pump module (see «Fuel pump replacement») and pump out the fuel through the opened hole in the tank.
You will need: keys «on 10», TORX T25, socket head «at 13», flat blade screwdriver.
1. Reduce the pressure in the supply system (see «Reducing the pressure in the power system»).
2. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.
3. Disconnect from the fuel pump fuel lines and a block of a plait of wires (see «Fuel pump replacement»).
4. Turn out two bolts of fastening of a bulk pipe.
5. Turn away a nut of fastening of a grounding wire of a fuel tank.
6. Press down on the filling pipe and slide it down a little.
7. Remove the parking brake cable from the two holders located on the fuel tank...
8.... and one located on the bottom of the car.
9. Disconnect the fuel filter clamp from the fuel tank.
10. Carefully move the fuel filter to the side.
11. Squeeze the latches...
12.... and disconnect the adsorber line.
13. Turn out a clamp...
14.... and remove the heat shield mounting clip.
15. Remove two more pistons in the same way...
16.... and remove the thermal screen.
17. Turn away nuts of fastening of a reception pipe to an exhaust manifold (see «Replacement of elements of system of release of the fulfilled gases»).
18. Turn away a nut and a bolt of fastening of a fuel tank from the left side.
19. Similarly turn away a bolt and a nut on the right side.
20. Remove pillows of system of release of the fulfilled gases, turn it...
21.... and tie it to an additional support, such as a hydraulic strut.
Note. If any elements have already been changed in the exhaust system, then only the section of the additional silencer can be removed, and not the entire system.
22. Get the parking brake cable behind the fuel tank...
23.... and remove the tank.
Note. Remove the fuel tank with an assistant, as the tank is quite heavy and has an awkward shape to hold.
24. Install the fuel tank in the reverse order of removal.
25. Fill the tank with fuel, start the engine and check the tightness of all fuel line connections.